General Issues: Operation - Panasonic DMR-EA38VK Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting Guide
General Issues
Cannot operate the TV or Set Top
Box with the unit's remote control.
Cannot operate the DVD.
Cannot operate the VHS.
The remote control doesn't work.
The unit is on but cannot be
operated.
"U88" is displayed and the disc
cannot be ejected.
Cannot eject a disc.
Startup is slow.
Cannot set "24p Output for DVD-
Video".
76
RQT9058
Operation
 Make necessary settings for the Set Top Box Control.
 Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.
 Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control.
 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive when operating DVDs or
CDs.
–
Make sure the TV is on the correct channel or input mode.
 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS drive when operating VHS
cassettes.
–
Make sure the TV is on the correct channel or input mode.
 The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.
 The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
 Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.
 Remove obstacles between the remote control and main unit.
 Remove dust from the transmission window and the unit's sensor.
 Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
 Don't place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be
subject to sun exposure.
 It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after
changing the batteries.
 It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the
batteries.
 Some operations are prohibited by the disc.
 The unit is warm ("U59" appears on the unit's display). Wait until "U59"
disappears.
 One of the unit's safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
Press [/I POWER] on the main unit to switch to off.
If the unit doesn't switch to off, reset the unit (
freezes").
 The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the
disc:
(1) Press [/I POWER] on the main unit to switch to off.
If the unit doesn't switch to off, reset the unit (
it freezes").
(2) While the unit is off, press and hold [] and [INPUT SELECT] on the
main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. (Ejection may take extra
time depending on discs.) The disc may be defective. Try another disc.
 The unit is recording.
 The unit may have a problem. Eject the disc as in (2) above.
 Startup takes time in the following situations:
–
A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
–
The clock is not set.
–
Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is
connected.
–
When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
 Only when the unit is connected to the HDMI terminal of a TV supporting
24p, you can set "24p Output for DVD-Video". In some cases where the unit
is connected to a TV via an amplifier/receiver through the HDMI terminals,
you may not be able to set it. In this case, connect the unit to a TV through
the HDMI terminal and connect it to the amplifier/receiver through any
terminal other than HDMI.
74, "To restore the unit if it
74, "To restore the unit if
Page
52
61
61
14
15
53
5
5
−
−
−
−
53
61
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
59